Account Manager - WeDeliver
Location: US, IL, Chicago
Department: WeDeliver
Salary range: 40000-45000
Employment type: Full-time
Required experience: Associate
Required education: Bachelor's Degree
Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain
Function: Sales

Company profile:
The story of the Great Chicago Fire of 1871 isn’t really about the fire. It’s about what happened next: A remarkable moment when the most brilliant engineers, architects and inventors came together to build a new city. Their innovations – born of passion and practical ingenuity – shaped not just Chicago, but the modern world. What started 140 years ago continues to this day.Chicago’s brightest digital designers, engineers and entrepreneurs are shaping new technologies, disrupting old business models, and resetting the boundaries of what’s possible. If that sounds like you, join us.Come to a place where you can share ideas, make mistakes, work hard, build your business and, with a little luck, change the world.Welcome to 1871.From photo-editing apps to interactive healthcare programs, 1871 has a member company that fits your interests and expertise! Whether you’re a designer, a marketing expert, or software developer, we have a startup looking for you. Each company is looking for a way to innovate their industry and is looking to do so in creative and original ways. We are looking to match you with one of our amazing member companies based on the information you provide to us and their current needs. If you believe that you have the skills and vision to help digital startups get their start, 1871 is the right place for you!

Job description:
We’re looking for the next generation of sales pros that want a place to launch their careers while having fun, making money, and helping to change the face of local commerce as we know it.At WeDeliver, we help local merchants reach new and existing customers through on-demand delivery. Your job would be to manage and expand/cultivate our relationships with local businesses that want the ability to compete against the giants of e-commerce like Amazon and Ebay by providing same day delivery from their storefront.As an Account Manager for WeDeliver, here is what you would be doing:Establishing productive, professional relationships with key personnel in assigned customer accounts.Welcoming new merchant partners to the WeDeliver platform and training them on how to use the service.Identifying opportunities to increase sales and cross promote in order to meet assigned targets for growth &amp; retention.Motivating merchant partners to incorporate WeDeliver into their daily operations, take advantage of our promotional opportunities, and increase their sales.Analyzing account usage and maintain high customer satisfaction ratings that meet company standards.

Requirements:
This is what we’re looking for right now:A self starter with superior organization skills, attention to detail and a strong work ethic.A people person who is passionate about cultivating and maintaining relationships with our merchant partners by being attentive, accountable and proactive.Passionate, calm, assertive, and motivated are all qualities that we admire.A desire to be the best at anything you set out to do and the mental strength to not get deterred by setbacks.The ability to thrive on change, learn quickly, and think on your feet.

Benefits:
What’s in it for you?Personal growth at an early stage award winning tech startup.An exceptional team that supports each other and is focused on changing the landscape of local commerce.Salary position with equity incentives based on experience.Flexible vacation policy.Central Headquarters in River North.Monthly team Happy Hours and mentoring workshops.Take our divvy for a spin whenever you want to cruise around for meetings.Enjoy free deliveries from some of Chicago’s top retailers.